Knock Subdomain Scan
Knockpy is a portable and modular python3 tool designed to quickly enumerate subdomains on a target domain through passive reconnaissance and dictionary scan.
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| Knockpy 6.1.0 |
The Significance of Subdomain Scanning
Subdomain scanning plays a crucial role in securing online environments. Think of subdomains as secret passages into a website or network. These hidden corners can be a playground for cyber threats if left unchecked. By actively searching for subdomains, we unveil these potential vulnerabilities and safeguard against unauthorized access. It's like having a trusty detective who meticulously checks every nook and cranny, ensuring our online space remains a fortress. In essence, subdomain scanning is the front line defense, preventing sneaky intruders from finding the backdoors to our digital world.
How to Install:
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- git clone https://github.com/guelfoweb/knock
- cd knock
- sudo pip install -r requirements.txt
For Manual Running
- sudo python3 knockpy.py domain.com
For Permanent Installation
- sudo python3 setup.py install
- knockpy domain.com
Usage:
As a standalone command line tool. Help comes with the tool.
Modes:
Knockpy has different modes depending on your scan requirements. Heres a list along with description.
Silent mode: --silent
knockpy domain.com --silent
Hide terminal output and save json report in the output folder. Using --silent with the --no-scan option hides the banner and shows the list of subdomains to the terminal.
knockpy domain.com --silent json
Hide terminal output and print final results in csv format.
knockpy domain.com --silent csv
Output folder: -o
All scans are saved in the default folder knockpy_report. Alternatively, you can use the -o /path/folder to define the new folder path or disable autosave using -o
knockpy domain.com -o /path/to/folder
Show report: --report
Print the report in the terminal in a human format.
knockpy --report knockpy_report/domain.com_yyyy_mm_dd_hh_mm_ss.json
Plot report: --plot
knockpy --plot knockpy_report/domain.com_yyyy_mm_dd_hh_mm_ss.json
Conclusion: Keeping Our Online Space Safe:
In a big world of the internet, subdomain scanning is like a superhero for our websites. It searches for secret doors that bad guys might use to get in. By doing this, we make sure our online home is safe and sound. Think of it as locking all the doors and windows in our digital house. Subdomain scanning is the friend that helps us keep the online bad guys away. So, as we explore the internet, let's keep our superhero, subdomain scanning, with us to guard our online space.
There are other tools too, but the smoothness, flexibility of KnockPy, made me to write the precious blog for you.
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